CONTAMINATED CONCRETE--EFFECT OF SURFACE PREPARATION METHODS ON COATING PERFORMANCE

Thermoset coatings are applied to more than a million square meters of concrete each year and their successful adhesion depends on the properties of the concrete surface. Concrete surfaces in many circumstances, though, are contaminated by extraneous material that can affect the adhesion of the applied coating to the concrete. This comprehensive article provides an overview of contaminants that can affect the adhesion and performance of coatings applied to concrete surfaces, procedures for identifying contaminants, and techniques for removing them. Also, the results of a study that was conducted to assess the effect of two surface preparation methods on coating performance are reported. A sidebar highlights resources on cleaning contaminated concrete.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Technology Publishing Company

  2100 Wharton Street, Suite 310
  Pittsburgh, PA  United States  15203
• Authors:
  • Gelfant, F S
• Publication Date: 1995-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 60-72
• Serial:
  • Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Steel Structures Painting Council
  • ISSN: 8755-1985

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Cleaning; Coatings; Concrete; Contaminants; Methodology; Research; Surface preparation
• Old TRIS Terms: Cleaning procedures; Coating performance
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Research; I32: Concrete; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00716497
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 23 1996 12:00AM